Ho-Chunk Inc. is a leading economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and has a “dual mission of generating revenue and affecting positive change in the community.” Those dual missions have been progressed largely by Ho-Chunk, Inc,’s participation in government contracting through the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program for minority and disadvantaged…
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We are proud to announce that All Native Group’s Colorado Springs office was named by the Colorado Springs Gazette a “Best Workplace” for the second year in a row. Our employees were surveyed by an independent firm to assess effective corporate leadership, employee engagement, and customer retention. Additionally, All Native Group was recognized as an…
“Our vision is to develop a healthier community – through food,” said Aaron LaPointe of our sister company Ho-Chunk Farms. Their Indian corn project in Winnebago, Nebraska is helping revive a diminishing cultural practice. It’s also a piece of the community’s larger food sovereignty effort. This year, over 100 community members across several groups helped…
As COVID-19 swept the nation’s population centers this spring, Ho-Chunk, Inc. and Winnebago tribal leaders understood the ultimate stakes in rural Nebraska: life or death. Disparities in health, housing and employment on the Winnebago Indian Reservation meant the virus could swiftly devastate the tribal community. Together, Ho-Chunk, Inc., the Winnebago Tribe and partners mounted a…
Our summer internship program is coming to a close today with interns making their final presentations with executives and supervisors over Zoom. This year, Ho-Chunk, Inc. had nine interns across the U.S. We thank each and every one of you for your flexibility and willingness to learn and grow alongside us under extraordinary circumstances. We’re…
Pinigigi. Employees across Ho-Chunk, Inc. say “thank you” to our community’s healthcare and frontline workers.
Leaders of tribes, nonprofit organizations and other community programs frequently visit Ho-Chunk, Inc. and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska to learn about our approach to economic and community development. We recently welcomed a group of special guests. Over their spring break, eight students from the Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of…
Nurture your strengths. Find your voice. Practice gratitude. Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes of Ho-Chunk, Inc. shared these insights and more in a panel discussion called “60 Leadership Lessons in 60 Minutes” at the Women Lead Change 2020 Siouxland Conference. Women make up the majority of Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s executive leadership team, and the company was the…
All Native Group opened its newest office location in Fairfax, Virginia, and held an Open House to celebrate the event. Due to its rapid growth, All Native Group has relocated their previous Virginia office to a new location—Fairfax. The expanded space allows All Native Group to continue scaling and offers more stability for ongoing customer…
We’re excited to announce the launch of Ho-Chunk University, our employee learning and development program. Over the past few months, we have been working to improve the way we offer educational opportunities to our employees. We believe these opportunities will provide our employees with meaningful personal and professional growth. Through instructor-led courses, online platforms and…